HB2870 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to establish a regional water commission framework allowing municipalities in Cook, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will counties to jointly acquire and operate waterworks systems.

• Adds definitions and procedures for design-build project delivery methods, including alternative procurement processes based on demonstrated competence and qualifications rather than lowest-bid requirements.

• Establishes a two-phase selection procedure for design-build contracts: Phase I evaluates qualifications and experience, Phase II evaluates technical and cost proposals with cost capped at 30% weighting.

• Allows commissions to set procurement goals for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disability-owned businesses, as well as local and regional workforce development objectives.

• Requires commissions to enter into project labor agreements with local building trades councils prior to commencement of construction on waterworks system projects.